Garlic is probably one of the most useful foods. If you don’t believe me, I recommend you take a look at our article here.
Not to mention that garlic is essential for flavoring any recipe.
What if you could easily grow them in your garden without ever having to buy them? Don’t worry, you’ll see how easy it is!
Each planted bulb multiplies and produces 3 or 4 new garlic cloves.
How to do .
1. Prepare a pot filled with seedling soil, preferably a pot with drainage.
2. choose very fresh garlic cloves.
3. Separate the pods being careful not to damage the base. 4. Bury each pod.
Bury each pod with the pointed part facing upwards under a few centimeters of soil. 5. Space them about 10 cm apart.
Space them about 10 cm apart. 6.
6. Keep the soil moist, but never soaked, because garlic doesn’t need much water.
7. Let the garlic grow a little, but remember to cut the flowers regularly so that all the flavor remains in the bulb.
8. when the plant has 5-6 leaves that turn yellow and begin to die, the garlic is ready to be harvested.
9. Leave the garlic to dry in a cool, dry place, such as a garage, for a week.
Result :
And there you have it! You just grew garlic at home 🙂 You don’t have to buy it anymore! Simple, right? Know that the best time to plant garlic is early spring or autumn.
Garlic takes 8 to 10 months to grow. Don’t throw away the small green stalks of garlic. They are eaten as chives or to flavor soup or cottage cheese, for example.
Once collected, store them in a cool, dry place.
What are the benefits of garlic? ?
As mentioned in the introduction, garlic has many health benefits. Garlic is rich in vitamins B6 and C, selenium, manganese, calcium and potassium. It’s also low in calories, with just 42 calories per serving. Strengthens the immune system. Regular consumption prevents 63% of colds and 63% of common colds. It is also excellent for the heart, limiting the risk of heart problems and helping to reduce cholesterol. The same observation applies to those suffering from high blood pressure: eating it regularly would be beneficial.